1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | 240 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
